Passive Solar Home Design 101
Passive solar design takes advantage of a building’s site, climate, and materials to minimize...
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Passive Solar Design 101
Passive solar design is the harnessing or directing of solar energy through non-mechanical,...
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10 Trustworthy Green Product Databases for Building or Renovating Your Home
How many times have you seen a green claim on a product and wondered if it was legit? If...
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Before & After: EcoDEEP Haus Sustainable Renovation
This former 1940’s one and a half story Cape Cod house was transformed into a high performance, sustainably designed modern home that uses 50% less energy than code and 40%+ less energy than its predecessor – even at nearly twice the size.
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Tour a Luxury Sustainable Mountain Getaway
Known as the “Lodgepole Retreat,” the high-alpine, uber-energy-efficient “cabin” with floor-to-ceiling windows and lots of natural light is set among a 30-acre meadow and a grove of lodgepole pines.
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The Idea Farm: A Custom, Eco-Friendly Farmhouse
This custom home is a sophisticated blend of rustic and refinement. Everything about it was purposefully planned for a couple committed to living close to the earth and following a lifestyle of simplicity. Affectionately named “The Idea Farm,” for its innovation in sustainable building practices, this home was only the 2nd new home in Minnesota to receive a Gold Rating by MN GreenStar.
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What Are the Different Types of Sustainable Homes?
Cape Cod, Mid-Century Modern, Dutch Colonial, Art Deco, Craftsman – there are so many different aesthetics to choose from when you’re building a home, there’s really something for everyone. There are also some styles/types of homes that you may want to consider integrating your aesthetic into to get more green into your dream home. Read on for 8 of the most popular styles of eco homes today.
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How Much Can You REALLY Save with Energy Efficient Improvements?
By Allison Casey, U.S. Department of Energy National Renewable Energy Laboratory Colorful leaves,...
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